0 feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:
She looks so happy.
You'll be happy to know that Jean is coming with us.
I'm so happy (that) everything is working out for you.
Are you happy about/with (= satisfied with) your new working arrangements?
Your mother's not going to be very happy when she sees the mess you've made!
formal The manager will be happy (= is willing) to see you this afternoon.
1 (used in greetings for special occasions) full of enjoyment and pleasure:
Happy Birthday!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy New Year!
2 (of a condition or situation) lucky:
We hadn't planned to be in France at the same time as Ann and Charles - it was just a happy coincidence.
3 (of words or behaviour) suitable:
It wasn't a happy choice of phrase given the circumstances.
4 feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction:
To tell the truth, I’ve never been happier in my whole life.
[ + (that) clause ] I’m happy (that) everything is working out for you.
I’ve been very happy with (= satisfied with) the education that my boys have gotten through scouting.
[ + to infinitive ] I’m driving that way and I’d be happy to drop you off at your home.
[ + to infinitive ] It was no trouble at all – I was happy to be of help.
Happy birthday!
Happy New Year
5 lucky:
By a happy coincidence, we found ourselves on the same flight.
Childhood is not always a happy time.
If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.
It was clear that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, so I tried to book a different hotel.
We all clinked our glasses together and drank to a happy new year.
We wish you a long and happy retirement.
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高興的, 幸福的,滿意的,快樂的, 問候…
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高兴的, 幸福的,满意的,快乐的, 问候…
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feliz, contento, satisfecho…
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feliz, alegre, satisfeito…
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嬉しい, 機嫌がよい, 幸せな…
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mutlu, mesut, neşeli…
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heureux/-euse, satisfait/-aite, content/-ente…
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feliç, content, satisfet…
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